What is the Current Guidance on Stereo and AV Configurations


Hi,

I would really appreciate anyone's guidance and council on as to how you have your stereo and AV setups configured. I am particularly looking at the options from Primare as they seem to have a solution that can fit both use cases in a single system (SP25 Prisma + a35.8).

I have two primary questions:

  1. Knowing that perfection is never going to be achieved, can a single configuration be damned good enough for both use cases?
  2. How much of a difference does a center channel make for video?

 

My needs are best summed up as follows:

  • 80/20 use split (80 video (mostly streamed) and 20 music).
  • Currently running a NAIM integrated amp, paired with Vienna Acoustic speakers (simple, minimal and I like the sound, and the look, a lot).
  • My room space is open-plan, concrete floors and two walls of glass (yup -not exactly idea) and room treatment is going to be minimal. The two of us like the minimalist aesthetic.
  • IF the center channel makes enough difference I would like to flip between 2.0 (audio) and 3.0 (video) configurations.

 

Thank you.

kaizen28

Showing 2 responses by audiotroy

we are a high end custom installer and high end two channel dealer

yes you need a center channel 

 

yes you can have one system that does both

we sell primare, audio control and trinov and naim and kef 

if music is really important you have a number of options

high end integrated with or without dac combined with a surround receiver or processor

a high end pre/pro and amplifier the Primare gear is superb

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

home theater and music specialists

I would never go with an older processor you may have issues with hdmi compatibility, and bugfixes and software updates for older products can be problematic,

 

you must match a center channel with the mains if the op has kef blades  a kef reference or r series center is the correct choice.

 

Dave and troy

Audio intellect NJ

home theater and music specialists